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Paderborn, Historic district capital in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

The city extends along the Pader River, which emerges from 200 natural springs beneath the medieval cathedral in the center.

In 799, Charlemagne established his castle near the Pader springs, making Paderborn a significant location for the formation of the Holy Roman Empire.

The annual Liborifest in July commemorates Saint Liborius with traditional performances, market stalls, and religious ceremonies across the city center.

The central train station connects to major German cities while the nearby Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport provides regular flights to European destinations.

The Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum houses the largest computer exhibition in the world, displaying the evolution of computing and digital technology.

Location: Paderborn

Elevation above the sea: 94 m

Shares border with: Hövelhof, Bad Lippspringe, Altenbeken, Lichtenau, Borchen, Salzkotten, Delbrück

Website: https://paderborn.de

GPS coordinates: 51.71667,8.76667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:47

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